Innovation means developing something new. But not just anything. Something which is successful in the target group. For companies, this usually means designing new products, services and business models. When companies open their doors and arms to cooperation with outsiders,…
How a Patent Booster Workshop works R&D people are familiar with this situation: Sitting alone before the laptop, doing regular patent researches, generating ideas with the hope to develop a patentable solutions, tackling current technical problems and meeting the annual…
Or: From Probationary Innovator to Proven Innovator Jakob Jessen* is an industrial engineer. Throughout his professional life, he has been active as a consultant in the industrial sector: automotive, plant engineering, mechanical engineering, aviation. Always on the move. Always highly…
When was the last time you saw a really new product? The first smartphone? Quite a while ago. The Segway? Very nice, but unfortunately a market failure. Series production was discontinued. The 3D printer? Actually quite old, but as a…
So you want to set up a professional innovation management ... Many companies have established an innovation management in recent years. That doesn't mean everyone needs it. But many organizations have gained a lot of experience. Experiences that can help…
There are many misconceptions in companies about innovation management. No wonder: innovation is hype, buzzword and hope for the future at the same time. The label "being innovative" has an extremely high priority for many companies these days. People like…
Innovation capability and the ability for continuous renewal are a basic requirement for long-term corporate success.
Innovation arises from business decisions and is not a coincidence. It is not random trends or sudden ideas that lead to market success, but a well thought-out innovation strategy that has been approved by the company management. Innovation is a…
Innovation and future orientation are essential for companies in all industries. New technologies and patents, future products, innovative processes and services. All this is well known to industrial companies. But business model innovation? Why should companies now also pursue business…
